Dance & Movement   

Beginner and beyond basic steps and combinations with terms and music (counting) notation. Simple and longer routines. Lots of movie clips for inspiration.

Repeat in-person course. Format includes film and movement.

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Tap shoes, or hard sole and heeled shoes for making rhythmic sounds

In three stand-alone workshops exploring themes of polarity we will approach self understanding through anatomy, physiology, movement, drawing, writing, and dialogue. Improve mobility, balance, pain manage- ment, and emotional well-being. Navigate self and environments with greater ease and awareness. Discover individualized resources via innate creativity. All bodies and abilities encouraged. Optional homework and zoom group for those attending all sessions.

• Session 1: stillness/movement
• Session 2: internal/external
• Session 3: seeing/being seen

New in-person workshop. Format includes lecture, discussion, hands-on learning, and movement.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Available for class use or bring own: 18 x 24 in. newsprint paper, Cray-pas pastels, and journal

Fun, creative, and lively, this evidence-based movement class helps participants build stamina, strength, and confidence, all while moving to music in a joyful and non-judgmental atmosphere. No prior dance experience is necessary, and attendees are invited to take the class at their own pace and slow down or rest at any time.

Repeat in-person workshop. Format includes movement.

Note: this class will meet in Gorham, room location TBA.

Line dancing keeps us moving and is loads of fun. You don’t need to know how to do it already! Join returning and new enthusiasts to learn several dances in various modes and kinds of music (rock, cha cha, samba, country, easy listening, etc). You need to be steady on your feet, know your body and whether you need a rest, and be able to move for two hours (with plenty of water breaks). If you can walk a mile or two comfortably, this class will likely work for you.

Repeat in-person course. Format includes movement.

The Yang 24 Form is the most widely practiced Tai Chi routine in the world. It consists of a sequence of slow, flowing movements, each leading gracefully into the next. It is often described as “meditation in motion.” In this course, we will study the basic movements of the 24 Form. Continued, regular practice helps you refine the movements and experience great health benefits including reduced stress, an enhanced sense of well-being, and improved posture and balance. We spend most of the classroom time on our feet and in motion, so please take this into account in deciding whether this class is right for you.

Repeat in-person course. Format includes discussion and movement.

Diana will be teaching the basic movements for Tai Chi I.

New in-person course. Format includes movement.